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IDA: Getting Real ’26 Marks a Decade of Bringing Documentary Voices Together

The International Documentary Association (IDA) has opened Early Bird registration for Getting Real ’26, the seventh edition of its flagship conference, returning July 20 to 23 in Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo neighborhood, with a parallel virtual program for global audiences. Held biennially, Getting Real has grown into the largest peer-to-peer gathering of documentary practitioners in North America. The 2026 edition […]

A paid Graphic Design internship is now open through the LA County Arts Internship Program.

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NFMLA Opens Applications for Paid Graphic Design Internship Through LA County Arts Program

NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) has opened applications for a paid Graphic Design internship through the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture Arts Internship Program, offering students and recent graduates a hands-on opportunity to gain experience in the nonprofit arts sector. The Organizational Graphic Designer position is a 400-hour paid internship completed over approximately 16 weeks. As part of […]

Indian actor, journalist, and author Noel De Souza sits next to copies of his debut novel, “Dust.”

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Scroll Shines a Light on Noel De Souza, Actor, Journalist, and Debut Novelist at 100

Noel De Souza, the hidden Indian on the Hollywood studio lot From bit parts in films and shows to chatting with the stars, the centenarian has had quite the journey. Udita Jhunjhunwala at Scroll He isn’t as known as the Indians who made a name for themselves in Hollywood – Sabu Dastagir, the Amritraj brothers, Irrfan, Priyanka Chopra […]

Matthew Waynee, Media Arts and Video Production teacher at 32nd Street USC Media Arts and Engineering Magnet, pictured with his 2026 National Teacher of the Year award from the Association for Career and Technical Education.

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LAUSD’s Matthew Waynee Named National Teacher of the Year

Matthew Waynee has been recognized as the 2026 National Teacher of the Year by the Association for Career and Technical Education, an honor awarded from a field of nearly 240,000 career and technical education (CTE) educators across the country. The award, presented in December, recognizes excellence in preparing students for careers through hands-on, industry-aligned education. Waynee […]

A group of nonprofit leaders sit in on a capacity-building workshop entitled "How to Craft a Compelling News Pitch."

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GGF Capacity Building Workshop Series Brings Practical Learning and Connection to Nonprofit Leaders

The Golden Globe Foundation Capacity Building Workshop Series continues in 2026 with four sessions designed to give nonprofit leaders practical tools, fresh perspectives, and opportunities to strengthen connections across the Foundation’s grantee community. Presented in partnership with Bank of America, the series focuses on topics that reflect the day-to-day realities nonprofit organizations face, from local partnerships and media […]

Chloé Zhao on a poster for Film Independent event An Evening With Chloe Zhao.

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Film Independent Alum Chloé Zhao Returns for an Evening at the DGA

The Golden Globe Foundation is proud to support Film Independent Presents for An Evening With… Chloé Zhao at the Directors Guild of America on February 26. The evening will look back at Zhao’s remarkable creative journey, from her Screenwriting Lab project Songs My Brothers Taught Me to her Golden Globe winning Nomadland, and now to her newest feature, Hamnet, starring Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley. The conversation […]

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CSUN Success Story: Camilla Rambaldi and Jonathan Gonzalez From Classmates to Colleagues at NBC4 News

From CSUN Newsroom When the January 2025 wildfires forced nonstop breaking news coverage in Los Angeles, two familiar faces sat side by side at the NBC4 News anchor desk. Camilla Rambaldi, a general assignment reporter, delivered critical updates when the region needed clear information and calm voices. Sitting with her was weekend evening anchor and reporter Jonathan […]

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Nominations Open for International Women’s Media Foundation Journalism Awards

The Golden Globe Foundation supports nonprofit and educational organizations that expand access, elevate creative and journalistic voices, and enhance the public’s understanding of arts and culture. This includes support for institutions that protect press freedom, strengthen safety practices for journalists, and amplify women and underrepresented storytellers. The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) is one such […]

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Golden Globe Foundation Opens Worlds of Opportunity for CSUN Students

From Jacob Bennett at CSUN Newsroom After a pre-pandemic stint in community college, Ezra Balcha worked part-time as a landscaper for the Los Angeles parks department. He ate fast during his 30-minute lunch breaks so he had time to work on screenplays. At the Cheviot Hills park, just outside Fox studios, he filled notebook after notebook, never believing […]

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GGF Celebrates Scholarships, Mentorship, and Representation at Women in Entertainment Gala

The Hollywood Reporter’s annual Women in Entertainment Gala brought together honorees, mentors, students, and industry leaders to celebrate progress in representation, leadership, and opportunity across film and television. The program once again highlighted the transformative impact of its long-running mentorship and scholarship initiatives, which continue to open doors for emerging talent. This year’s ceremony marked a major […]

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Creative Programs Shine Across Los Angeles This December

Golden Globe Foundation-supported organizations continue to bring a rich mix of restored cinema, student showcases, mentorship programs, music and community arts to audiences across Los Angeles throughout December. These gatherings shine a light on the artists, educators and organizers who strengthen creative pathways across our city year-round. As the holiday season begins, the Golden Globe […]

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Newsmatch: Critical Moment for Support of Nonprofit News

From Institute for Nonprofit News: The Institute for Nonprofit News’ NewsMatch program enters its tenth cycle on Nov. 1, continuing to strengthen the sustainability of nonprofit news by helping outlets grow and diversify their sources of support. Through NewsMatch, newsrooms leverage support from a network of local and national funders to spark community giving, building […]